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Santa Maria in Cosmedin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Santa Maria in Trastevere - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Santa Maria in Cosmedin stands on the site of an ancient Roman temple to Hercules Invictus, which was last rebuilt in the 2nd century BC. In the 4th century AD, a portico (loggia) was built against the northwest side to house the Statio Annonae, the Roman market inspectors' office.
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Dating from the 4th century AD, Santa Maria in Trastevere has a long history and dazzling 12th-century mosaics that make it well worth a visit.
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Santa Maria in Cosmedin sits on the high altar of Hercules, part of whose structure has been investigated through excavations under the church. An altar to Hercules shows a Greek connection in the zone since very early times, so it's not all that strange to find that the church is maintained by a Greek order today.
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Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome, Italy: Find photos, descriptions, maps, and expert advice on things to do in Rome, Italy on Yahoo! Travel. ... 45 Trip Plans for Santa Maria in Cosmedin...
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Santa Maria in Cosmedin is a church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. ... The church is also known as Santa Maria in Schola Graeca, (Our Lady for the Greek Community). It was used by Greek merchants in Rome, and Greek monks used to serve here.
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ItalyGuides: Virtual Rome, a travel guide for Rome including pictures, movies, free audioguide, hotels, history, and more! ... In the portico of the Paleochristian church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, at the foot of the Aventine hills, a Roman statue is conserved that has attracted the attention and curiosity of tourists...
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Chiesa di Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome: See 3 reviews, articles, and 9 photos of Chiesa di Santa Maria in Cosmedin, ranked No.114 on TripAdvisor among 545 attractions in Rome. ... Traveler Advice on Chiesa di Santa Maria in Cosmedin...
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The church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin is located in the Piazza Bocca della Verità. ... Photo gallery of 3 pictures for "Santa Maria in Cosmedin" ... Documents contained within "Santa Maria in Cosmedin":
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